Our story began on July 4th, 2016, on Société Générale’s Paris trading floor—Olivia’s very first day as an intern, and the place where Corentin was already working. That coincidence turned into the very first chapter of what would become a long and sometimes unpredictable story (more How I Met Your Mother than a classic love-at-first-sight).

A few months later, just as Corentin was leaving Paris for a new adventure in Hong Kong, we took the leap of starting a relationship—despite knowing we’d be almost 10,000 km apart for a year and a half. Little did we know those 18 months of long distance would eventually stretch into four years, when Olivia moved to London. It wasn’t always easy, but as they say: Rome wasn’t built in a day.

Travel quickly became a central part of our story—the way we managed to stay connected, and to turn every reunion into a celebration. Beyond travel, what has always brought us together is a shared love of celebrating—not just parties, but the joy of making the most of life’s moments and the people around us. That spirit has been the thread running through our relationship from the very beginning.

So when it came to imagining our wedding, it only felt natural to choose Sicily—a place where we’ve shared unforgettable holidays, where Corentin proposed, and that simply feels like us. It’s a place that reflects both our love of travel and our love of celebrating life together.

We know we’re asking our friends and family for something a little complicated. But that’s who we are—and we promise, it will be worth it.